# Helen Joseph Mortuary Misinformation Debunked | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-07-01T10:37:00+00:00
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## Resource

A viral video claiming Helen Joseph Hospital’s mortuary is overwhelmed has been debunked by the Gauteng Department of Health, which says the footage is outdated and misleading. The mortuary has 77 total storage spots and currently holds only 25 bodies — leaving 52 empty. Families continue to collect loved ones normally, and officials are handling seven unclaimed bodies through legal channels. The department urges the public to stop sharing unverified content that fuels panic. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f269c469b555c6d8

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